Posted in Issue 118 - November 2012 News from PAHO/WHO
Information management in emergencies and disasters was a standout topic during the Ninth Regional Congress of Health Sciences Information (CRICS 9) that was held at the Pan American Health Organization’s headquarters, in Washington, D.C., from 22-24 October 2012.
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The International Day for Disaster Reduction, held on 13 October, recognized the contribution of women and girls to disaster risk reduction. The commemoration of this day became an opportunity to promote the active participation of women and girls in all decision-making processes before, during and after disasters.